Scopul nu este codul in sine si nici macar finalizarea solutiei, ci este de a exersa diverse practici pentru 'clean code' si pentru a ne indrepta spre 'software craftsman'. Citam din Corey Haines "The goal of the retreat is to provide sessions where people can practice doing things they wouldn't ordinarily do when working on something they need to get finished. Since the Game of Life is not a task that can be reasonable finished in an hour, the tension to finish goes away, and we can focus on different design / development techniques. Ever wanted to try to implement an algorithm with no 'if' statements? Go for it! Want to try the 'TDD as if you meant it' style? Knock yourself out! The world is open, and, since you are pairing, it makes for a fun time trying new things." Descrierea in engleza aici: http://programmingtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/code-retreat-chicago.html